A bedtime conversation with a five-year old lovely after a long day of Easter festivities: Mommy, what’s tomorrow? Monday, Sweetgirl. Do I have school tomorrow? [smiling] No. A short-lived, Yea!!…Do you have to go to work tomorrow? [smiling wider] No.... Read More
Here’s the last half of my week as a “mind map.” I thought this post would be easy; after seeing the map, though, it is one of the most intimate views of my life I’ve shared on Nursetopia to date.... Read More
In honor of the #HAWMC, a few haikus that sum up moments from my week: Holiday Weekend Ready for a break. Preparing to celebrate. Special times, for sure. Presence Running, running, stop. Focus on the moment now. Breathe deep.... Read More
Today’s #HAWMC writing prompt inquires why I write about my health. I do write about my health – specifically my journey towards a healthy BMI. My physical activity and nutrition are night and day difference from nearly two years ago.... Read More
Reflecting on A long day. A long afternoon. A long week. Painfully slow. Looking forward to A long day. A long afternoon. A long weekend. Refreshingly slow. Ever have one of those weeks requiring one of those weekends? Here’s hoping... Read More
People often ask, “How do you get your inspiration? How can you find stuff to write about every day?” Well, I read a lot (both related and unrelated to nursing), and I keep my eyes and mind open to the... Read More
I’ve exercised my writing muscles lately. You can find my work and words in a few other places currently: If you’re in need of some continuing nursing education credits or want to learn more about colorectal cancer, check out the... Read More
I have read quite a bit about nursing theorists lately…just because. I know, it’s rather weird, but I feel compelled to dig deeper into nursing’s professional roots. Hildegard Peplau, one of nursing’s foremost leaders, died 13 years ago this Saturday.... Read More
I’ve had a serious case of the I-Don’t-Wanna’s lately, specifically as it relates to physical activity. I trained hard for quite a while before my fourth half-marathon, and after I completed it, well, let’s just say I rationalized taking a... Read More